Vehicles stolen near Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Police are warning
motorists to be vigilant when parking vehicles on public
roads surrounding Christchurch International Airport. 11
vehicles have been stolen from streets near Christchurch
Airport since the start of August including 4 from the
Toyota storage yard on Logistics Drive.

New Zealand
Police's Sergeant Brian Kench, based at the airport, urges
people to take precautions such as locking their vehicles,
taking valuables with them and consider other options before
parking in non-secured areas for extended periods of
time.

Nissan and Toyota vehicles accounted for 9 of the 11
vehicles stolen with a high percentage parked by owners who
had left the city for extended periods of time; one had been
left in the area for over a month.

Police patrols on
roads around the Airport have been increased and proactive
policing has resulted in an arrest last week for 3 theft ex
vehicles.

Anyone with information is asked to contact
Christchurch police on (03) 363 7400.

Information can also
be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on
0800 555
111.

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